Edit images with Google Pics

With Gemini in Google Pics, you can make creative adjustments with natural language prompts, modify text within images, and control photo composition by adjusting aspect ratio.

Edit images with prompts

To edit images, you can describe changes with natural language prompts.

Apply general edits with prompts

1. On your computer, open an image on Google Pics.
   • Learn how to upload or generate an image.
2. In the prompt text box, describe the changes you want. For example: "Desaturate the photo slightly and add cooler tones to shadows for a premium look."
3. Click submit .

Edit specific elements with prompts

1. On your computer, open an image in Google Pics.
2. Hover over the image and click the element you want to edit (e.g., "Floor").
3. In the pop-up, enter your prompt (e.g., "Add a woven rug").
4. Click Add, then on the bottom bar click Apply.
5. Optional: You can add up to five changes to individual elements within the image.
6. To apply all edits, on the bottom bar click Apply edits.

Edit specific sections of the image with prompts

1. On your computer, open an image in Google Pics.
2. Hover over the image and click and drag your cursor to select an area of the image you want to edit.
3. In the pop-up, enter your prompt with the changes you want to make (e.g., "add a woven rug").
4. Click Add, then on the bottom bar click Apply.
5. Optional: You can add up to five changes to individual elements within the image.
6. To apply all edits, on the bottom bar click Apply edits

Edit text within images

Pics automatically detects text in your images, allowing you to modify existing text or change its style.

1. On your computer, open an image in Google Pics.
2. Hover over the image and click the text element.
3. In the edit panel, type your updated text (E.g., change "Welcome" to "Bienvenue") or describe style changes (e.g., "make the text bold and italic").
4. To apply the updated text click Save and then click on the bottom bar click Apply.

Tip: You can add up to five changes simultaneously, including text and image edits.

Adjust the size of your image

Easily reframe your photos for different platforms or compositions by changing their aspect ratio.

1. On your computer, open an image in Google Pics.
2. Above the image, click on the aspect ratio drop down menu.
3. Select your desired aspect ratio (e.g., 16:9, 1:1, 4:3).

Learn more controls for your images in Google Pics

• To adjust the image size click the drop down menu on the top: Fit
• To undo an edit, click

Related resources

• Get started with Google Pics
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